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Thanks for the replies so far. I don't like playing too loud, and I never use much gain on the amp because I like a clean sound when I play, so I guess I should be alright. 😉

The Barefaced ONE10t states that the Max amp power is 250W RMS (500W clean), and the Nominal impedance is 8 ohms. What exactly does "clean" mean? Does this mean I could run my Genz Benz 9.2 Shuttle head through it, which is is rated at 500W/8ohms, 900W/4ohms?

I don't know if he was told to act unprepared, but I would still have the hump with him, and if he was told to behave like that in front of the camera's, then he should have refused to do it, after all, he's a pro musician and has his reputation to think of.

I've watched all episodes so far and it's like any other reality program, they have put people in there to be mocked, (think Ann Widdecombe on Strictly for example). Personally, I don't take their music proficiency, or lack of, too seriously, and if I was in the room with them I would accept their level, but the one person I would have had the hump with would have been Lebrun, regardless of ability, I expect everyone to turn up to rehearsals prepared.

Absolutely agree, and I told them this but I just got blank looks.

I was offered a position in both bands, but I politely declined their offers. 😏 I've now been without a band since December 2019 and although I really want to get into a band again, I just can't put up with people who aren't prepared to put the work in.

You some it up perfectly Phil, I used to undervalue myself too, hence me stating that "I'm not the greatest bass player around", but if I'm honest and without being bigheaded, if I was a drummer, guitarist, or whatever in a band that was looking for bass player, then I would love to have someone like me as the bassist because I would learn the songs properly, and always turn up to rehearsals and gigs fully prepared.

I generally set out to learn the bass line as per the original, but I quite often change it a bit to suit the way the band plays the song. And I agree with your point about "interpretation" and "laziness", I've come across many musicians who say that they like to put their own slant on songs, which I'm not against, but in reality, what they really mean is, they can't be bothered to learn the songs properly and are happy just to wing it.

I’ve just auditioned for two different bands in the last two weeks, and both bands sent me six songs to learn from their setlists. Now I wouldn’t class myself as the greatest bass player around, but I do work hard and have been told that I am a very steady, and reliable player. Anyway, I did my homework and learnt the songs note for note, structurally 100%, and to gigging standard, because they want to play the songs as close to the originals as possible, but when I turned up for the auditions, both bands were all over the place with the songs, some members in both bands got their phones out to listen to some of the songs to remind them of how the songs went, and in both bands, the two guitarists were trying to learn their parts during my audition. This has happened to me a number of times in the past when auditioning for bands, and I find it so frustrating, is this common, or have I just been unlucky?

Just an update. I decided to go with earlpilanz and Brian made me a lovely matt black pickguard for my Lakland P Bass. I would highly recommend him for great service and communications, and it was less than half the price I paid TinyTone for a similar matt black pickguard for my Lakland PJ.

Thanks for all the tips everyone, although I'm not sure about rubbing my nuts on it, unless the guitarist asked to have a go on it. 😁 I think I will just try an be patient.

That's what I was thinking John, most woods do darken when exposed to daylight. Trouble is, I'm not a very patient person. 🤔

I've just purchased a lovely Lakland USA bass, but the previous owner put sticky tape on the side of the neck so he could see better in low lighting. Unfortunately, after removing the tape, it has left pale patches where the tape was, so how do I go about getting the neck to look even again, will I need to take all the original finish off and refinish it, or is there something I can use to just blend the pale patches in? I believe Lakland finish the necks with oil.

+1 for My Sharona, especially Phil X & The Drills version, they seem to cover a song and improve it in many cases.

Thanks for the advice so far, as someone who is just starting out in guitar making, all advice is very much welcome. I have reasonable DIY and woodworking skills but I know it will take time, and a few pink torpedo-ups along the way, but I'm looking forward to the challenge.

You just have! 😉 Seriously though, I'm no expert by any means, I just thought that any wood that can be used to make a musical instrument sound good, could be classed as a tonewood. This is just going to be a hobby for me in my retirement, so to start off, I would be looking for the usual suspects like alder, swamp ash, mahogany etc, if I'm able to turn out some half-decent creations, then I might move on to more exotic woods.

I'm in the process of equipping my garage out with all the necessary equipment to build basses from scratch, any suggestions for good quality tonewood suppliers wood be very much appreciated.

Sounds like the place to go 👍

I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to home recording and I'm wondering whether I should plug straight into the audio interface, or should I Di into the audio interface? Up until now, I normally plug straight into the interface with pretty good results, but I'm wondering what you more experienced guys out there normally do.

Thanks for the heads up, but I've already pulled the trigger on Barefaced ONE10t

Kyle purchased my Boss FV-500H pedal and it was a very easy and pleasant transaction. Cheers Kyle.

Tim purchased my Markbass MB 801 from me, very easy and pleasant transaction. Cheers.

Chris purchased a Shure SM57 from me, very easy and pleasant transaction. Cheers.